Western Visayas, Philippines
Murcia
Murcia is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines. It has a population of about 90,123 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Population90,123
Local time23:44
10.61° N, 123.04° EElevation 152 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6129October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month374mm
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Best: Jan · Mar–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Murcia at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 17:2811 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:12Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Mar–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
374 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
82 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 13 km
Weather in Murcia
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 94%
Today22 Oct29°25°9.1 mm
Fri23 Oct27°24°26 mm
Sat24 Oct27°24°35.9 mm
Sun25 Oct28°24°5 mm
Mon26 Oct29°23°9.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°7.8 mm
Fri30 Oct27°24°7.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°23°22.9 mm
When to go to Murcia
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 49 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 131 | 89 | 82 | 110 | 242 | 345 | 384 | 412 | 361 | 374 | 308 | 217 |
| Wet days | 20 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 26 |
What's on in Murcia
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Murcia
Outdoors around Murcia
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
GracelandViewpoints
0.5 kmNegros Forests and Ecological Foundation Biodiversity Conservation CenterZoos
0.9 kmSplash ParkWater parks
1.8 kmCarribean Waterpark ResortWater parks
2.4 kmBacolod Golf & Country Club, INC.Golf courses
2.8 kmBantug Lake RanchTheme parks
3.9 kmNature around Murcia
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Murcia
Earthquakes around Murcia
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195096magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record55within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 143 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 132 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 62 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 70 km
Tropical storms · Murcia
C5Typhoon Rai (2021)82 km · 204 km/hC1Typhoon Tokage (2016)74 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Wukong (2012)62 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Roke (2005)47 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2004)74 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Kajiki (2001)96 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Lingling (2001)52 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)89 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Zack (1995)22 km · 167 km/hC1Typhoon Owen (1994)31 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Nell (1993)44 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Kyle (1993)89 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Thelma (1991)27 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mike (1990)28 km · 194 km/hC2Typhoon Norris (1986)16 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Marge (1986)83 km · 93 km/hC3Typhoon Nelson (1982)43 km · 148 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Central Philippine Adventist CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1981
Towns and villages around Murcia
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Iglauaan1.1 kmBlumentritt1.1 kmBinitin1.4 kmHacienda Gatuslao1.6 kmHacienda San Bernabe1.6 kmCabunganan2 kmHacienda San Baldomero2.2 kmSan Jose2.2 kmCawayuan2.4 kmHacienda Arguiles3.2 kmTalotog3.3 kmPitogo3.6 kmHacienda Caliban3.6 kmHacienda Luisa Carmen3.6 kmHacienda Abo Abo3.9 kmHacienda Hilado3.9 kmPanlawigan4.6 kmIglauan4.6 kmCalubcub Hacienda4.7 kmHacienda Paz4.9 kmHacienda Pacita4.9 kmHacienda Buenavista5.3 kmSanta Cruz5.4 kmManyaya5.5 kmCansilayan5.7 kmHacienda Santo Niño6.1 kmAlegria6.3 kmHacienda Paz6.3 kmHacienda Cabagsiuan6.3 kmBuenavista6.4 kmHacienda San Isidro6.4 kmHacienda Nato6.7 kmGranada6.9 kmGranada6.9 kmGenoveva Hacienda7.1 kmSanta Rosa7.3 kmBalsahan7.3 kmSanto Rosario Hacienda7.4 kmMansilingan7.4 kmHacienda Santa Rosa7.5 kmTabucol7.7 kmHacienda Alegria7.7 kmVista Alegre8.1 kmMaugbi8.2 kmSan Miguel8.7 kmSanto Niño Hacienda8.7 kmHacienda Lulu9 kmHacienda San Francisco9.3 kmAlibasao9.3 kmHacienda Caridad9.4 kmHacienda Bulad9.4 kmDa-an Banua9.4 kmEnangua9.7 kmMaao9.8 kmConcepcion9.9 kmMoreno9.9 kmTaculing10 kmMatabang10 kmEntorilan10 kmNabalian10 kmHacienda Daguan10 kmAbuanan10 kmHacienda Balulan11 kmKatamnan11 kmDato11 kmLogoy11 kmTalotog11 kmHacienda Encarnacion11 kmHacienda Eva12 kmPilar12 kmSan Fernando12 kmHacienda Calasa12 kmBacolod City12 kmHacienda Bacolod12 kmPahanocoy12 kmMinuyan12 kmHacienda Fermina12 kmLos Baños12 kmTabayag12 kmTangub13 km
Murcia from above
Around Murcia17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Kanlaon VolcanoMountain24 kmMandalaganMountain23 kmSilayMountain28 kmSicaba diotay PeakMountain28 kmSicaba dacu PeakMountain31 kmNegros Occidental Provincial CapitolMonument13 kmNegros MuseumMuseum13 kmMuseo Negrense de La SalleMuseum12 kmDizon-Ramos MuseumMuseum12 kmBacolod PortFerry port14 kmBacolodFerry port14 kmTalisayPlace17 kmSilayPlace23 kmBacolod CityPlace12 kmLa CarlotaPlace24 kmBago CityPlace24 kmMansilinganPlace7.5 km
Postal code
6129
Getting to Murcia
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCD
19 kmIloilo International AirportILO
65 kmMactan Cebu International AirportCEB
108 kmBacolod PortFerry port
14 kmBacolodCagayan de Oro · Dumangas Port · Eva Macapagal Super Terminal · Iloilo
14 kmPlaces near Murcia
Places with a climate like Murcia
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Murcia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Murcia.
What is the hottest month in Murcia?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Murcia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Murcia?
October is the wettest month with about 374 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Murcia?
The postal code of Murcia is 6129.